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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
MONKEY HOUSE

But the greatest curiosity of which the gar
den boasted for Years is here no longer. Ii
has gone the way of ali stuffed animals, in
vaded and overcome with moths, ana was
-cremated last winter after all efforts to save
it had failed That was the stuffed figure of
the celebrated donkey who whipped ioness.
The story that a patient. inohensive dom
KEY, about the meekest individual in the
animal kingdom, had actually whipped the
king Of beasts in a fair stand up and knock
down tght iii which no favor was SHOWN,
ana the best one was 10 win. was sent out from
Cincinnati about q dozeo years ago, and,
very naturally, WIS regarded as the able
effort of a new and native Munchausen But
it was an actual fact! 1t happened i'll 1874,
just after the garden had been opened. An Old
cage containing lioness had been tempora-
rily placed in what WAS known the elephant
house" A donkey was KEEP: for light hauling
around the place, for children riding and
miscellaneous Use. One evening the boy who
had been hauling some load about the
place unhitched and took him to the
elephant house To feed and stable him,
No regard being paid the Gagged hon.
-s>, who Was SUPPOSED 10 oe perfectly
secure The latter would seem TO have re-
sented the donkey's presence, for she got
angry, sprang against the side of the cage 80
fiercely that she went through, charged on
the donkey and drove him out of tue house.
while the boy fee; in mortal terror and gave
the alarm. The honess pursued the trem-
bling donkey, who thereupOn got mad and
fought with the instinct of self preservation
and the courage of despair. The honess
sprang upon him and clawed great flakes Of
flesh off his shoulders. Like lightning the
donkey turned and kicked his assaiIant i'll the
ribs till ts.y rang. The house stood on a
gentle slope. Down the hill rolled the ami
mails, the lioness clawing, snarling and biting,
the donkey biting, striking with its forefeet
and, whenever occasion allowed, kicking
with all its energy. AT the bottom OF the
dsclivitv the donkev got fairly on its feet
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

II really seems that it is time for war
10 break oUt in this country 70 turn the
peoples thoughts into serious channels
Men and women are falling into utter
Stiffness, and the latest advanced specimen.
is the grown man who leads a dog around
by a string The fashion has nearly died
out among young women, and il is almost
incredible tn # men should be found to re-
yive it. \ large man leading IA poodle
was seen on Chestnut street on Il recent
afternoon 20 the great disgust Of the on
lockers, and two or three men We're only
restrained by their friends from kicking
the big booby Philadelphia Call
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
LOCAL NOTICES,


Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for chill
dren teethng, is the prescription of one q
the best female nurses and physicians iI
the United States. and has been used foI
years with never-failing success BY million.
Of mothers for their children. During th'
process of teething its valuei is incaIculable
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
terry and diarrh9a, gripping in the bowel
and wind collie. BY giving .eslth to th'
ehil6 Ii rlststhe mother pric 3sc bottle,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
Syrup of Figs,

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal, is n .ture's S
only true laxative. This pleasant Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy may be had at
DIR. Casper's drug store. Soc. and 81 bottles.
II is the most pleasant. prompt and effect
i've remedy known to cleanse the system: to
act on the liver, kidneys, and bowels gent
ly yet thoroughly; to dispel headaches,
colds, and fevers, and to cure constipation.
indigestion, and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

have suffered greatly from periodical
returns Of hay fever. At the suggestion OF
Covert x Cheeyer, druggists. | obtained
Elv's Cream Balm, and used a portion of il
during severe attack. | can cheerfully
testify as to the immediate and continued
relief obtained by its Use. | heartily rec
ommend ii to those suffering from this OF
kindred complaints. Rev. ii. A. Smith
Clinton, Wis.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

George w. Childs, the prince Of Phila-
dclphia journalists, has a superb wine Gel
lar. but he never touches wine or intoxi-
cants of any kind. He doesn't know the
taste of them. Apollinaris water, which
is served in superb silver tlagon, is his
favorite tipple. He never uses even tea
or coffee. As to his exiting, wheaton grits
and oatmal porridge are his favorite
dishes.-Chicago Tribune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

Results from imperfect digestion. The
cause lies in the torpidity of the liver. A
regular habit of body can be secured by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator to aid di-
gestion. to stimulate the dull and sluggish
liver. and rid the system of excessive and
poisonous bile. The Regulator cOrrects
acidity Of the stomach, cures dyspepsia and
insures regularity of the bowels alike free
from laXity or costiveness.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

The corn crop now growing will weigh
about oncthir,i as much As the coal mined
in the United States in 1887, and that il:
would load solid train of freight cars
reaching half way around the globe at
the equator. If the American eagle liked
corn as well rs the turkey. which Frank
lin thought should he the national bird,
he would surely scream over such figures.
cleveland Leader.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

ASK for ''Rough on Dirt" A perfect washing
powder found at last! A harmless extra fine
A l article, pure and clean, sweetens, freshens,
bleaches and whitens without slightest injury
to finest fabric. Unequalled for fine linens and
laces, general household, kitchen and laundry
use. Softens water, saves labor and soap.
Added to starch increases gloss, prevents yel-
lowing. Sc. l0c., 25c. At Grocers or druggists.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE
Cod Liver Oil. with Hypopho>phites.

For Lung Troubles and Wasting Dis
ehsGs. DIR. }. Simonaud, New Orleans
La. says: SCOTS Emulsion is the fines
preparation of the kind. In affections OF
the lungs and other wasting diseases. W,
may consider it our most reliable agent Ii
a perfectly elegant and agre, able form"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
GNN't S\ocN ssgh's,h. Sigh's is the Hs

thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs. etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on positive guarantee at lOc.. soc.
Frank II. Cvblentz, corner Market an
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

THERE'S no one article in the line of med.
icines that gives SO large return for the
money As good porous strengthening plas-
ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Bella.
Onna Backache PlaStars. Afr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

Miss Gabrielle Greeley, the only surviv.
tnG child Of the late Horace Greeley, lives
On her fathers Chappaqua farm with two
lady friends.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

SHlLOI'S NITALIZER Is what yon
need for consumption, Loss Of Appetite
Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle. For sal
by 4. A. Garwooi.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

Henri Greville. in her recently published
novel on Boston society. speaks of the days
when the inhabitants of Salem. Mass. de
Tended their hOuse against Sioux In
Iians
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

The TOME and Alternative properties o!
Ayers Sarsaparilla are too well known Il
require the spacious aid of any exagger
alton or fictitious certificate Witnesses ct
the marvelour cures effected by this prepa
ration are today living in every city ano
hamlet in the land
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

"HACKMETAC." lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and 50cents. For sale
BY +. A. GarwOOd
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

A c rtain amount OF Irritation is con-
. dered Incumbent here.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

Erasmus of Rotterdam, one of the most
enlightend men of his period, was thrown
| ITO a fever at the sight of fish.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

1t is said Dt"genes slept ia tub. W,
suppose >.'mebody had To Hrlng him up il
the morning.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20
ssRCCHC.PAIRA.,


CROUCH on BILE' PILLS 1Oc. and 25c.
small granules, small dose, big results, pleas
ant in operation, don't disturb the stomach.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-20

No man can put up st"vepipe in IN.
new universal language. Nolupek. Their,
are no profane words in it,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

II is not necessary to admire Mr.. Cleve-
land in order to appreciate the benefits
of the Democratic victory of 1884. The
great point gained was the defeat of Rad
icalism and the arrest of its progress to.
wards a very alarming change In our
government, to be effected by organizing
a party so strongly and numerously in
the offices that with the aid OF the pat
ronage and the cooperation OF enor'
mously rich capitalists, it could be in
trenched beyond the reach of a Presiden'
tial election.
We publish in another column a story
from General Logan that 100000 had
been raised to carry a State on condition
that two great railway capitalists should
have the appointment Of certain very i'm
portant of1cers-among them a judge OF
the Supreme Court.
We begin now to look back on the
crimes Of the Republican party perpe-
trated against the most sacred laws OF oui
free political system, and wonder how
such things could have been.
We have only to recall them in their
full significance to see what a great res
cue was worked out when the country
was restored to safety and peace by the
Democratic victory Of 1884.
Had Mr.. Blaine been elected, the Presi'
dent and the Republican Senate would
have co-operated with all tho means that
they could command to capture the next
House of Representatives, and millions OF
money could have been obtained to &C
complish that object. There would have
been, in a short time, over two hundred
thousand oficeholders and employees OF
the Government organized as a compact
political army of party-workers ready to
obey the orders of the ring at Washing,
ton, and finally elections could have been
manipulated exactly to suit the ends OF
Blaine, Sherman. and their followers.
That this is not an %overdrawn picture
is proved by the opinion Of the wisest
patriots of that period, and it is only nee
essary to contemplate it seriously for a
moment to make all good citizens forget
the shortcomings of Mr.. Cleveland that
are complained Of in some quarters.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02
DarinnRobbery in Cincinnati.

Otto Zippin, a small, delicate Russian,
who keeps a fruit store and confectionery
on the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets
Cincinnati. was about to close his place
of business at 1920 Friday morning, when
two men entered the place. 2ippin turned
around to ask them what was wanted,
when the larger one of the two thrust a
revolver under his nose and SAID Il
want your money. Nc noise "A
handkerchief was thrust in Zippin's
mouth as a gag, and with a stout rope he
was bound hand and foot, while the
smaller man watched the door. The first
robber then proceeded to empty zippin's
nockets of q roll of bills amounting to
$3.50, a quantity of silver and a gold
watch and chain. Then they quietly de,
parted, leaving the old nan in his painful
position. He was released soon after by
pedestrians.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02
The Beef-Trade Ring.

The enforcement Of certain provisions
in the pending interstate commerce Dill
would relieve consumers of beef in the
East and the ranchmen of the far W est by
breaking down the power OF a group OF
powerful middlemen who rob both. Inc
nrice of beef cattle on the Western
ranges and in the buying markets
has fallen 40 to 80 per cen in three
wears. But those who buy meat in East
ern cities are forced to pay the old prices.
Even in the retail markets OF Kansas
CITY and Chicago-the cities where cat
tie are sold by ranchmen to those who
prepare the beef for shipment n con-
sunlption-consumers are forced to pay
as much for beef as they were paying
when the ranchman received twice al
much for cattle as he can get now.
The prices paid for cattle nave oeen
depressed and the prices demanded foI
beef are maintained by a combination OF
the great slaughterers and shippers, OF
| Chicago and Kansas City. They stand
between the ranchman and the consumer
compelling the former to take the prices
which they offer and exacting high prices
from the latter by means OF an agreemeh,
among themselves and the assistance OF
railroad companies. They are enabled tt
control prices at each end of the trade by
combining, and their monopoly Is sus
tanned by an agreement with raiiroa'
companies, under which they ENJOY rates
so low that competition is shut OUT
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

Senator Brown, of Georgia, is reported
as about to resign; but he denies the
story.
Nevertheless, a reliable gentleman y
says that he has seen the letter of resig-
nation, and knows that the eccentric old
man cannot stand his asthma and his dis
agreement with the administration both
OF course candidates are already in the
field, General Lawton, Crisp, and Ham
mond being the first entries.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

The sea-serpent of last summer has
been seen on ice by a fisherman who was
walking up the Hudson river. lie fell
the ice quake under him for some time
and then the identical monster uncoilec
himself out of a crack that he made anc
reared about enc hundred feet Of snake
before the behOlder's astonished gaze
with such a terrific hiss that the said
fisherman nearly lost consciousness. The
snake disappeared, leaving its tail-which
the man barely lived to tell.
N. B.-There is a pun in this anecdote,
which we respectfully inscribe to the
humorist of the Dispatch. And in order
that he may get a good grip on it we
must add that the tisherman's name was
Brown, and not Smith or Jones. See tel
egram in New York Times.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

Among the eyentful things OF the past
year was the Anarchists trials in Chicago
and the quick blow that justice dealt on
the head of the red monster that showed
itself in America for the first time, and
the popular sentiment, demonstrate tothe
American citizens great satisfaction that
our free institutions are a great success
In spite of the labor troubles OF the
time. there was a healthy show OF popu'
lar resentment against the criminals ano
the line was drawn between conserva'
tism and mob rule.
The Republicans tried hard to MAKE
,eople believe that Democratic rule a
Washington would ruin the country, bu
the country is evidently far safer, whit
mucbfreer than under the Radical power
which is another great thing in the pas
wear.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02
THE WEATHER.

The sun did not turn on its bright
smile to bless the cradle of the new year.
but all the same the glorious First made
a good inning. Last night the wind
seemed to have hauled around to the
westward, as the sailors say, which is the
harbinger of clear weather.
All over our part Of America there is a
pretty legend of dick Wards Belt" the
brilliant streak of red that sometimes ap-
pears across the West a minute after sun
set when the day has been dark. And
this is of all other good signs the most
sure.
In Richmond we have by far the
softest and best climate Of the whole
continent, though not as good as that OF
California, if we believe rOmances.
The Herald that makes a prominent
speciality of the weather has the following
which is worth ones while to study over
in order to get at the way of knowing
something of a subject that is hackneyed
because it is in the affairs of every human
beings life-men, women, and children
1.-THE storm depression in the South
Yesterday, though not very deep, has be
come elongated, stretching from the East
ern Gulf cOastto Northern New York, and
the whole cyclonic system will probably
move slowly to-day to the east-northeast
ward, causing continued rough seas oil
the coast from HatteraS to Eastport, Me
Temperature rose in the United States
Yesterday, except in the Northwest. The
minima were % degrees below zero at st
Vincent, Mimi, and 16 below at Fort Bu
ford the maxima 70 at Jacksonville anc
80 at Key West. In this city and suDur
ban districts (within twenty miles
of New York; to-day cloudy weathe.
will probably prevail, with occa
sional sleet, rain and snow
and slight thermal changes, followed b,
colder conditions. In the Middle State
and New England cloudy to partl.
cloudy weather will prevail, preceded b,
rain or snow, with nearly stationary 10
lowed by lower temperature and clearing
conditions in this section. On Sunday /
this city and section and in New Eng
land considerably colder, clearing to fai
weather will prevail, preceded by high
snow or rain near the coasts. East-boun
steamers now leaving New York wi
/, have mostly northeasterly to northwest
erlv winds for the next two days. Soutl
bound steamers will have mostly souti
I westerly to northwesterly to Hattera
Northers' will probably blow on tn
West Gulf coasts tonight and to'mo
/ row"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

Mr.. William L. Scott, M. c., proposes
TO invest the surplus revenue in loans to
National banks at 2 per cent.
Mr. Hewitt proposes to use the surplus
10 reduce the interest on the debt from
TO 8 per cent.
The report of the Treasurer of the
United States shows that the sinking
fund will e~xtinguish the debt before the
four per cents. are due.
Mr.. SCOTS proposal would dispose OF
the surplus only too effectually. Per
haps Jackson's way would be the best, tc
give il to the States,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

We believe that if our highly-esteemed
friend of the Dispatch was on the Unlteu
STATES Supreme bench he would agree
with us that the highest law tribunal OF
our country ought to be respected, more
cspecially as the fact exists hat 1t must
ne respected; and we think, nay, we are
sure, that he would reflect on the FOLLY
of notification, and demand that there
should he a broader and grander citizen
ship than a local idea in opposition to the
Government which has been tried judi
cially, politically, and in war, and failed
every time. Let US take the lesson WITH
all the moral to it, and learn quickly that
the destiny of the State OF Virginia is
set back every time that we try TO force
the impracticable ideas of the local power
being superior to the central. People &c
not want any more notification and
secession.
The gallant First regiment is a fint
corps, our oyster-tug is as good as many
of the United States war ships, but for an
army and navy they would not defend vi
against foreign invasion.
The citizen must have a Government
and having a good one as we have, and IL
the control of the Democracy u duty il
to respect and uphold it.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02
The Democrats of Illinois will b'

The Democrats of Illinois will be
called on to cast a complimentary vote
for some candidate in the election to fill
the Senatorial seat left vacant by the
death of General Logan. AS the man
selected will be in the lead for the Sena-
torship if the Legislature becomes
Democratic, the Chicago Herald gives a
list of the prominent aspirants, includ'
ing Lyman Trumbull, Carter Harrison
William NJ. Springer, Richard W. Town.
shend, William r. Morrison, Commissioner
Sparks of the General Land Once Com
missioner Black Of the Pension Office
General A. E. Stevenson, the First AS
sistant Postmaster General; Melville "
Fuller and William c. Goudy.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

hNPOoNo thot VIZ Ohd NV
Ing tax-receivable coupons should be de
In some trust company; that new bonds sN9s!fc
be issued in their place, bearing 10 tax-recefv
able coupons, and at a low rate of interest,
When the State pays a half-year's interest on
the new bonds, the tax-receiva b coupons for
that half-years shall be cut off the old bonds by
the trust company, cancelled. and delivered to
the state. Any increase on the present reve-
nue. will be appropriated by the State, and
the bondhOlders will not have any claim on it.
There was a cash balance last July in the
Treasury Of $737 ,0O, and the average purchase
of Riddleberge- 3s by the State has been at
the rate of 100000 per N in cash. The
State has some millions of dollars Of assets
which would help her in arranging a settle
ment.
The ~bondholders are as deeply interested -
you are in maintaining the credit and prosper
Pity of your State. They ask fer a fair hearing
iind a discussion of the question by business
linen, and not by politicians, whose interest it
y to prevent an Jude -standing being arrived
1t and an honorable compromise made.
The best way Of bringing about this settle
Aent is for taxpayers TO tender coupons in
NmeDt of their taxes. In view of the con-
ckatory spirit and liberal offer made by the
cNlitOrs / venture respectfully to submit to
yd chat it is your moral duty, as well as your
leal right and privilege, to tender coupons for
ta&s now due. JAMES Z. COPER
nAf
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

Lord Randolph Churchill desired to
return to the Cabinet, if he was just al
lowed his own way, like Sir Anthony
Absolute in the play-"No one more cas-
ily led, when l have my own way"-but
Lord Salisbury declines the modest prof.
fer without any very polite show OF
thanks. In fact, the old man does moi
seem to appreciate the youngster states
man.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02
Eiru for the Bows.

In Bedford county, Va, Christmas day
some boys tied q package of lighted fire
crackers to the tail of a dog, near frofes-
sor II. ii. Meradith's barn. Phe dog ran
into the barn and the fire-craekers sethre'
to the building. The building was burned,
with twenty-five barrels of corn and for
age, and the professor barely saved his
cattle and horses.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

The over-critical folk in the Demo
cratic party who constantly insist that
Mr.. Cleveland shall run this Government
in their way and not in his own should
remember the advice which Senator Nav
ley's father gave his hopeful son one Jay:
"Joe, you want o much. You had BET
ter leave this world and go and climb a
tree"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

The New York star italicises several
pithy paragraphs to show that as the war
was over twenty years ago the war taxes
ought to cease.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

The New Year presents New York
city with a new mayor, who is an old
Democrat. A good mar and q good
omen.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-02

J. Beaver Webb, who sailed the Gala.
tea, is to marry the beautiful Miss May,
of Washington. The defeat of the Gal
atea caused Mr.. Webb to desire a May
flower of his OWN. y. World.